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Building materials recycler switches fleet to Neste renewable diesel

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Our environmental track record and continual efforts to help our customers build more sustainable communities played a major role in our decision to use renewable diesel in our fleet. It was just another element of our philosophy to not just do the right thing, but make doing the right thing a normal part of doing business.

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BAE Systems, QinetiQ to integrate hybrid electric drive into tracked combat vehicle

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The development program is part of the Army’s effort to increase vehicle efficiency and boost power generation to support integration of future technologies and greater mobility for combat vehicles on the battlefield. Build is planned to be completed at the BAE Systems’ Sterling Heights prototype shop.

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BMW i Ventures makes strategic investment in electric bus company Proterra; part of $55M round

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As Proterra continues to build upon its 60% market share in the North American electric transit market, this new funding will support the company’s East and West coast production capabilities and its commitment to ongoing technology innovation.

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Volkswagen committing $7.1B to boost product line-up, R&D, manufacturing in North America; targeting 55% BEV sales by 2030

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This strategy builds on the company’s preparation of its Chattanooga facilities for local EV production. As part of its preparation to launch the American-assembled ID.4, In addition, the global Volkswagen Group aims to build up a battery cell production in the United States to meet the growing demand for batteries across its brands.

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Electrify America announces $200M additional investment for ZEV infrastructure and education in California

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This represents the third of four investment phases as part of its 10-year commitment of $800 million in the state. Working with that framework, Electrify America recognized the strong need for transit and heavy-duty truck charging solutions as part of this investment. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario. San Diego-Carlsbad.

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Electrify America opening first California EV fast charging station in Torrance; targeting 9 in California by year-end

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The Country Hills Shopping Plaza in Torrance, California will be the site of the first DC fast charging station to open in the state as part of Electrify America’s plan to install approximately 160 charging stations in California by June 2019.

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Electrify America releases $300M Cycle 2 national ZEV investment plan; metro charging, autonomous charging, renewable generation

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The $300-million investment will build on Electrify America’s initial priorities and expand into new areas, where the need for electric vehicle charging stations and technology are greatest or are most likely to be used regularly. liter diesel vehicles in the United States.

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